Shared 1 Day Machu Picchu Tour from Cusco

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Itinerary

1. We will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco at 5:00 am. After a short trip through the Sacred Valley, we will arrive at Ollantaytambo. There you will board a train to Aguas Calientes, the entry point to Machu Picchu.

   2 h

2. Around 11:00 am, we will arrive at the small town of Aguas Calientes. Aguas Calientes is famous for its natural hot springs. The town offers numerous services for tourists, including hotels and restaurants. After arriving at Aguas Calientes, we will board a bus to the citadel of Machu Picchu. This short trip takes about 30 minutes.

   50 min

3. Once we arrive at the entrance of Machu Picchu, our tour guide will assist you through the security checkpoints. Then our tour will begin. You will visit the the Royal Tomb, the Temple of the Three Windows, the Intihuatana and much more. After the tour, you will be free to explore the citadel on your own. Also, you can hike the Huayna Picchu mountain, which is located next to the citadel. However, entry tickets to this mountain must be purchased in advance, so if you want to explore this sector tell us before purchasing the tour.

   2 h

4. After the tour, we will take a bus back to Aguas Calientes. There you can have lunch on one of the numerous restaurants the city has to offer. It's also possible to taste some of the local dishes served at the local market. You will be free to explore the town. A popular activity is going to the hot springs, which provide tourists a unique opportunity to take a bath on its therapeutical waters. At around 6:45 pm we will take the train back to Ollantaytambo.

   5 h

5. We will arrive at Ollantaytambo at around 8:45 pm. From there, we will drive back to Cusco. You will be back at your hotel in Cusco about 10:30 pm.

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Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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How it compares in Cusco

• Its from-price is 411% above the median of the 1358 day trips we list in Cusco.
• It is longer than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 534 of 1358.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Cusco

Cusco, the old Inca capital high in the Peruvian Andes, blends massive stone walls with colonial churches and is the gateway to Machu Picchu.

The Plaza de Armas is the heart of the city, framed by the cathedral and the Jesuit church of La Compañía. Inca stonework survives throughout the centre, most famously at the Qorikancha, the sun temple on which the Spanish built a monastery, and in the twelve-angled stone on Hatun Rumiyoc street. San Blas, the artisans' quarter, climbs steeply with workshops and cafés.

Top-ranked sights in Cusco: Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo Ruins.

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